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html_text: A franchise dedicated to efficiently transforming bodies from pale to golden, J2 Tanning has experienced its own swift evolution. In its first three years, the business blossomed from a single salon to a seven-location tanning institution that serves the entire Lansing area. Their run of success is no surprise. The salons go out of their way to foster client comfort, with private treatment rooms, spray deodorant, washcloths, and hotel-like amenities. Their stable of tanning beds offers four different levels of intensity, so guests can tailor their UV experience to suit their complexion. Certified spray-tan technicians can custom apply a bronze glow in eight-minute sessions, allowing clients to adopt a golden hue before hitting the beach or sneaking into King Midas’s house.

Voted the best tanning salon in the Lansing area by readers of Lansing City Pulse in 2011 and 2012, Tanzmania Tanning bestows glows in a variety of ways. Level I tanning bed sessions blend UVA and UVB light to build base color while Level II enlist elevated levels of UVA as well as increased power to deliver a bronzer look. High pressure tanning beds amp up 15,000 watts per side, whereas spray tans that offer clients a UV-free tanning alternative.

The latest hair styles and methods are available at Red Cedar Barber Shop in East Lansing.
Clients of this salon will experience fashion-forward hairstyle trends to match their personal style.
This savvy beauty establishment also accepts walk-in customers for every beauty service.
For a quick and easy payment solution at Red Cedar Barber Shop, pay by major credit card.
When your roots need a touch-up, head on over to Red Cedar Barber Shop for a quick fix.

Treat yourself! A new hairstyle from Campus Barbers in East Lansing can make you feel happier and more confident.
Bring your hairstyle and color to the next level with a hydrating hair treatment, such as hair cuts.
This savvy beauty establishment also accepts walk-in customers for every beauty service.
So what are you waiting for? If a hairstyle you love is what you want, book an appointment at Campus Barbers today.

Looking for a change? Book a hair appointment with a stylist at Urban Roots Salon in East Lansing and watch them work their magic.
The staff at this salon is always familiar with the latest hair trends, making them some of the most creative and innovative stylists in the area.
After a day at Urban Roots Salon, you'll look so good that everyone will be asking you where you get your hair done.

The blow-dry bar at Salon Karma wrangles thick, long, curly, and straight hair into silky-smooth finishes using nothing more than water, shampoo, a blow-dryer, and a brush. The staff also works with any hair type during cuts and coloring treatments and offers nailcare and tanning services. In addition, they take their show on the road with on-set hairstyling for films, photo shoots, and trendy magazines.

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In a world where even billionaire CEOs wear T-shirts and hoodies to the office, it’s understandable how many people worry over what to wear a job interview. And it doesn’t help much that the tips you’ll find online or hear from friends are all over the place. So we decided to track down actual experts to run down the current state of job-interview outfits.And what a state it is, especially compared to what was de rigueur just 20 years ago. That was when career coach Peggy Klaus was starting out in earnest, and standard work wear for men was the drab power suit; for women, it would ideally be Chanel or Prada. “It was really rigid,” she said. “I’m really happy with the fact that the workplace has expanded to allow women and men to bring in more of their personalities.”Rules of Thumb for Any Work EnvironmentWhen in doubt, ask: If you’re concerned about dressing for your interview, especially if it’s at a more informal workplace, ask your human-resources contact what attire would be appropriate.“Whoever’s coordinating the interview wants to set you up for success and does not want something like picking the wrong outfit to be what keeps you from getting the job if you’re the right candidate,” said Liz Vellojin, who’s spent 11 years in recruiting, often for tech startups. Pay attention to fit: You don’t have to get everything tailored—wearing clothes off the rack is A-OK as long as they fit. And make sure that fit is modern so you’re not swimming in the suit jacket and pleated trousers your parents gave you as a graduation present.Always look appropriate: That means keeping skirt lengths, necklines, grooming, and cleanliness in mind. Women in particular should be “conscious about being over-accessorized, being over-perfumed, and putting on makeup that’s way too heavy because the impression that you’re giving … is you care more about appearance than practicality,” Liz said. “You want to give the opposite effect: ‘I think about function versus fashion.’”Dress up, not down: The classic adage still holds true. Even you’re interviewing at an office where cargo shorts and flip-flops are the standard, Peggy advises only dressing down to match the other employees once you’ve secured the job. Think of yourself as a brand—your appearance is just part of a package that includes your résumé, professional knowledge, and extended network. An excellent first physical impression puts your brand in the best light.For the Conservative WorkplaceLeft: Ruffle-front suit, John Meyer ($69.99); colorblock top, Escada ($149.99); pumps, Ellen Tracy ($49.99); bangle, Kate Spade ($39.99). Right: Slim-fit suit, Kenneth Cole New York ($219.99); dress shirt, Nicole Miller ($14.99); striped tie, John Varvatos ($34.99); shoes, Florsheim ($49.99). For an interview in a conservative industry like finance, insurance, and law, a suit is still the way to go. But formal doesn’t have to be dreary.
Women: “I do a lot of work in the financial area, and a lot of women make the mistake that you have to have black suit and black pumps,” said Peggy, who also authored The Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Workplace Lessons Smart People Wish They’d Learned Sooner. “It’s sort of boring. You’ve got to have something interesting for someone to look at.”The go-to outfit is a pantsuit, though some women will find that a knee-length skirt works better for their figure. (Liz cautioned against wearing a pencil skirt, thinking that it brings to mind a pre-makeover Melanie Griffith in Working Girl.) Look for jackets that are less menswear-inspired and try a blouse in a bright color to add some visual interest. Take a light hand to your accessories, perhaps adding a statement necklace or interesting closed-toe heels.If you’re looking for cultural role models, Peggy mentioned House of Cards’ Claire Underwood as a good example of a highly professional look customized to an individual personality.Men: A well-fitted suit is essential to looking put together—take a look at media like GQ (or Groupon!) for the freshest looks. Pair a dark, solid-colored suit with a crisp white or blue shirt, and make sure your shoes are sharp and shined. How bold you can go with your tie depends on the workplace, so check out the company’s website to see what the executives are wearing.For the Casual WorkplaceLeft: Knit dress, Jones New York ($34.99); faux leather blazer, Mustard Seed ($19.99); pendant necklace, Olive & Winnie ($49.99); pumps, Chinese Laundry ($39.99). Right: Blazer, Desigual ($69.99); flat-front chino, United Colors of Benetton ($14.99); houndstooth shirt, Isaac B. ($29.99); shoes, Joe’s Jeans ($79.99).Interviewing at a company without a formal dress code gives you so many more choices, which can be daunting all on its own. For Liz, though, it all boils down to what makes you feel powerful.
“I recommend to anyone to look at the outfit that they feel the most confident in and the most in control,” she said. “That’s the outfit you wear.”
Women: Liz’s favorite option is a structured dress, which can be dressed up or down depending on the rest of the outfit. To convey your personality, especially in a creative field, she suggested adding an edge—unusual bracelets, for example, or a leather jacket instead of a blazer. Pinterest can be a great resource for attire that fits more relaxed environments.“Within one one-thousandth of a second, people are clicking off judgments about you and taking in your physical appearance. … [The interviewer] will try to come up with a cohesive first impression in the first seven seconds,” Peggy said. “So how is your dress mirroring how you want to come across?”To portray yourself as competent, professional, and powerful, find the colors and shapes that best showcase your appearance and avoid distracting flourishes. Liz’s tip is to avoid overtly feminine touches, such as an A-line skirt, while Peggy cited too-tight clothing and noisy jewelry that restrict your freedom of movement.Men: There is a way to project an image of yourself as a power player without wearing a three-piece suit. In fact, Liz has encountered startups that ding job seekers who dress too formally.Both career experts zeroed in on figure-flattering slacks in a dark color or khaki, with Peggy suggesting Dockers as an affordable option. Liz has found that even nice dark-wash jeans can work in some circumstances. Regardless of what you’re wearing on the bottom, it should be paired with a sharp blazer or sweater, a collared shirt, a high-quality belt, and good shoes to match. A tie is optional, but there’s always something to be said about defying the expectations of your interviewer.Outfit illustrations by Mark Mills, Groupon. House of Cards image courtesy of Netflix.Take a look at more tips for looking stylish:How Christine Petric (5'2") and Kacy Karlen (6'4") Find Clothes They LoveNine Accessories Every Man Should Own by 30

When we got the skinny on the best way to wash hair, our biggest takeaway was that people don’t need as much shampoo as they think they do. In fact, many salons are debating whether shampoo is essential at all. “It’s something that’s being talked about a lot right now in the beauty industry,” said organic stylist Kristina Louise Welzien. “People are having these predictions that shampoo will no longer be needed at some point.”We decided to test that theory with a little experiment of our own—what happens when you stop using shampoo?The HypothesisGiving up shampoo for 30 days can help regulate oil production, improving the condition of hair and scalp.Kristina’s shampoo expertise helped shape our strategy. “If we use anything that’s too astringent or too cleansing and we use it too often, it can actually have a reverse effect,” she said. In layman’s terms: the more often you wash your hair, the more oil your scalp tends to produce.The Subjects and the ExperimentTwo of our writers courageously volunteered to stop using shampoo for 30 days. To help them in their journey, Kristina created individualized regimens for each of them based on their hair type and styling challenges.Kristina’s instructions: Aimee struggles with what Kristina says is a common result of over-shampooing—a combination of dryness and oil. She told Aimee to rinse her hair most days, and then condition the ends. “It’s [also] important to give a day or [so] between rinses when you’re not messing with it at all.”To prevent oily roots, Kristina advised brushing or combing hair daily to keep the oils distributed, and to use a hair powder or dry shampoo. Aimee was told to take it easy on styling products, and to rinse her scalp once a week with an apple cider vinegar blend (see the recipe below) to avoid product buildup. Aimee’s observations: Week one: “Greasy, greasy, greasy. I rinsed it with apple cider vinegar [two days in a row] but it didn’t help … I feel like everyone can see how gross my hair is.”Week two: “I broke down and got the grease out with castile soap (I used the bar, not the liquid), then rinsed with apple cider vinegar. I also bought a boar-bristle brush … to help distribute the oils better. Even [my husband]’s noticed how great my hair looked … I f***ing love it.”Week three: “I don’t think I’ll ever buy a bottle of shampoo again.”Day 30: “I have not had a bad hair day since I got out of the greasy phase of this experiment.”Kristina’s instructions: Because Lisa’s curls were dry, Kristina recommended rinsing just once or twice a week, then conditioning the ends. “Even if you’re not shampooing, any time you get the hair wet you’re drying it out,” she explained.For styling, Kristina suggested that Lisa fill a spray bottle with essential oil and spritz her curls whenever they needed refreshing. She could also use the apple cider vinegar blend once a week to cleanse the scalp, and brush or comb regularly to distribute oil.Lisa’s observations:Week one: “I had my hair [professionally] cut before the experiment, but today my ends feel frayed … My scalp itches like crazy and I’ve been noticing more dandruff in between rinsing days. I’m really frustrated with my hair [so] I’m keeping it back in a ponytail.”Week two: “I felt like the curls were really heavy and not very bouncy, but someone told me my hair looked clean, so at least it’s looking better.”Week three: “I wasn’t sure if it was okay to cut my hair during this trial, but I did it anyway—by myself, sans shampoo—and I LOVE it. I’ve never had a haircut I was really happy with, but it turned out exactly how I’d hoped … I’ve had several compliments, and people are surprised to discover I haven’t been shampooing it.”Day 30: “I have had curly hair for 34.25 years and it once again resembles what it was like when I was two and it was unmarred by products and people called me Shirley Temple. This is the greatest day of my hair-life.”The ConclusionBoth Aimee and Lisa have fallen in love with their no-shampoo routines. Aimee’s combination of oily scalp and dry hair has balanced out; Lisa says her hair feels softer and her curls are bouncier. They both plan to continue skipping shampoo for the foreseeable future.That’s not to say the shampoo-free lifestyle is for everyone. “Just like any trend, one thing is not ever going to be good for everybody,” Kristina said. “Though, as a hairdresser, I always think it’s great to give the hair a break from time to time.” Want to conduct an experiment of your own?Kristina gave us four reasons why you might want to give up shampoo—at least for a little bit.1. You’re addicted to heat styling. “Taking a break from shampooing and getting a nice haircut can do wonders for healing the hair,” Kristina said. “Set your hot tools down for 2–4 weeks, take it easy on the shampooing, and your hair will be incredible.”2. You have highlights or change your hair color often. Going blonde is especially harsh on hair, as is jumping around from color to color. Cutting shampoo from your daily routine will help your hair’s pH balance by restoring some natural moisture.3. You get keratin or other straightening treatments. Kristina finds that “letting [hair] just chill out for a minute before getting another straightening treatment” helps prevent damage. This is doubly true if you keratin and color.4. You have curly or textured hair. “Texture in general has a tendency to be more dry,” Kristina said. “If you’re shampooing it on a regular basis, textured hair rarely will have a moment to be naturally conditioned by its own oils.” She noted that natural oils can improve curl pattern and reduce frizz.Ready to get started? Don’t forget your apple cider vinegar blend—here’s a recipe, along with some tips and tricks for using it.Conclusion image by Matt Schwerin, Groupon. Progress photos by Kelly MacDowell and Mae Rice, Groupon.Get more haircare tips from the Groupon Guide:Are You Washing Your Hair Wrong?Get Beachy Waves with This DIY Sea-Salt Spray

Austin is a city known for keeping it weird. Here, the lawn art is extravagant, the bingo is won with chicken poop (seriously), and the 5Ks are run in gorilla suits. This strangeness seems to drive every aspect of local culture, including fashion."People just look different here than they do anywhere else,” said Shari Gerstenberger, local stylist and owner of Charm School Vintage. "Even T-shirts and cutoff shorts and sneakers, because you’re riding your bike around, can just look so good here.”Not that a T-shirt and shorts is the norm. Street-style photos taken around the city capture dusty boots, mixed prints, and dramatically oversized clothing. Yet no one looks unkempt. Instead, the images serve as a (very stylish) reminder of Austin’s offbeat culture.In a way, people are forced to get creative with fashion. Boutiques and vintage shops outnumber the big-box retailers, driving the trend towards individuality. Shari described this anything-goes style as, “more about being comfortable in who you are than about conforming to a national trend. It’s like people here are freer … it’s really live and let live.”This freewheelin’ outlook is partly thanks to all the creative energy humming around town: Austin’s known as the Live Music Capital of the World. We’re reminded of this title every March, when thousands of artists descend upon the city to participate in the South by Southwest music, film, and technology festival. And while it might seem like the festival begat Austin’s unique style, the opposite is actually true—the city’s residents perfected their quirky-cool aesthetic long before SXSW became a major force in pop culture.“You can’t talk about fashion in Austin without talking about the music,” Shari said. She referenced the influence of country music and classic rock ‘n’ roll, as well as the hippie culture of the 1960s and ‘70s. "The dream of the '70s is alive and well in Austin,” she said. “That has never left."That's not to say SXSW and other modern festivals haven't left their mark. Shari credits style bloggers and photographers with creating a culture of festival fashion in Austin. "People have become conscious that they might get their photo taken … they’re out and about to be seen and make a little bit of an impression."It’s not just the audiences at SXSW who, as Shari says, turn up their style—it’s the artists, too. Blues-rock duo The Ghost Wolves dress to match their sound, whether they’re taking the stage for SXSW (which they’ve played four times) or any other gig.“We want to feel good when we go onstage,” said drummer Jonny Wolf. “And feeling good is wearing something that fits you well and expresses the feeling you have about what you’re doing. So for me, I want to be [seen as] a heavy-duty drummer, so I wear leather boots and a [leather] jacket … We just dress the way we want the world to see us.”For lead singer and guitarist Carley Wolf, that means being seen a unique artist—she makes a lot of her own stage outfits. “I come from a long line of families making costumes and being seamstresses,” she said. “For performances, it’s something that I’ve always done. [Making my own clothes] is a continuation of expressing myself in that way.”Personal expression is a huge part of Austin culture, and not just in fashion. “[There’s] all sorts of visual arts in Austin with the studio tours and gallery events constantly,” said Carley. “It’s such a vibrant city with all of that … There’s so many creative people here working and doing their thing.”Shari echoed Carley’s sentiments. “In Austin we really value small businesses and appreciate creativity in small places,” she said. “You don’t have to make a ton of money to live here … people choose to live in Austin because they appreciate the lifestyle.”The city’s liberal attitude was formed, in part, by a very diverse population. It’s home to one of the oldest Mexican-American communities in the U.S., as well as sizable African-American and Native-American populations.Sprinkle in biker culture, the UT student body, and transplants from all over the United States, and you've got a chorus of voices that's created a liberal epicenter rather unique to the Lone Star State.Make no mistake, though, Austin is still very Texan. According to Carley, “The [Texan] roots are still strong here with the food, and even the style. You see the Texas style in Austin, that hasn’t died. It’s really just that the attitude is different.“Austin is such a forward-thinking place,” she continued. “There [are] a lot of startups, a lot of entrepreneurs, and people that are really passionate about doing their own thing. There’s a lot of support here for that. There are so many amazing bands and artists to see, and to be a part of their community and get inspired by them? It’s a great city.”Want more Austin style? Shop these looks on ideel:Black Kimono, TCEC ($29.99); Printed jumpsuit, Derek Heart ($24.99); Purple aviators, Aquaswiss ($49.99); Floral sandals, Bamboo ($19.99); Denim shirt, Diesel ($159.99); Grey joggers, Threads for Thought ($34.99); Linen oxfords, Joseph Abboud ($39.99); Wayfarer sunglasses, RayBan ($99.99) On April 6, The Ghost Wolves kick off a cross-country tour at the Riot Room in Kansas City. Check tour dates here. Street-style photography courtesy of Timbre Austin; The Ghost Wolves promo photo by Andy Lemon; Styled fashion images courtesy of Charm School Vintage; Hope Outdoor Gallery by Nan Palmero under CC by 2.0Try on even more Texas-approved fashion:How to Pull Off the All-Denim OutfitFour Ways to Wear All-Over Prints